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Zuwaira Hashim
Zuwaira Hashim graduated with a first-class honours graduate in BMedSci in Health and Human Sciences at the University of Sheffield. What is more, she was awarded with the Kerry Ann Salt Memorial prize for her outstanding performance in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her successes in academia are matched by efforts in the field of public health. This is evidenced by yet another award- Global Engagement Award- from the Sheffield Council for her contributions to the Public Health Intelligence team of Sheffield.
She is particularly interested in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and its policy implementation in Nigeria, having witnessed firsthand the perils faced by the health sector. She currently uses this passion and experience in the field of public health to educate the public via health articles and fact-checks.
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Health
BCG Vaccine May Cure Tuberculosis, But not COVID-19- WHO
The WHO stated that "there is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG) protects people against infection with COVID-19 virus". Hence, it is best to disregard this claim; until, sources of repute proclaim after much research and substantial findings say otherwise.
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Article
Are You Brushing Right?
Several health authorities recommend that you spit out what remains of your toothpaste after brushing; as opposed to rinsing...
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Health
Is Kissing A New STI Medium?
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Health
Excess Cold Water = Heart Attack & Cancer?
While we certainly do not encourage the excessive consumption of anything, the claims are founded on quick sand!
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Health
NO! The Habits Outlined In This Image Will Not Give You Brain Damage
Honestly, don't take this too seriously- it's a joke; at least we hope. However, some of its assertions have a little scientific backing- albeit reaching...
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Health
NO! Bloodletting Cannot Save A Stroke Victim
Bloodletting has been made obsolete by advancements in biomedical science... With regards to managing a stroke, timing is everything
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Economy
Can tea actually treat your hernia?
This is another example of misbranding as the tea company also fails to mention the specificity on symptom relief. If you do have a hernia, seek medical attention instead of falling back on such a tea with bold claims that may perhaps only prolong your days of not getting the right attention.
